known for it's beautiful views of the city and treacherous surf. this stretch of coastline in sausalito is where a man and child were swept to sea and drowned. they were found floating under the golden gate bridge. late this afternoon, around 4:00, a third person who was taken out by the waves was able to get out of the surf and call 911. >> rescue united arrived and recovered two bodies, one male adult and one child. >> reporter: the water, a chilly 53 degrees. there was a high surf advisory. the beach is popular for fishing and picnics an it is dangerous with steep paths an rocks. it was getting dark when the victims went in. >> we have 14 seasonal lifer guards on staff. >> reporter: no rescue tonight. the bodies where recovered and taken to fort baker. now an investigation into the deaths begins. >> our national parks are beautiful, but unforgiving. >> reporter: officials have not released if names of the games but tell me they are family members and the young boy is under the age of ten. allen. >> alyssa, there were reports the three were fish,